An Arrest Warrant for Children

Arrest, protection of evidence, prevention of escape of the suspect or accused, etc. it is a protection measure that is applied temporarily for reasons such as. An arrest warrant may also be issued for a child who has been dragged into a crime if the conditions of arrest are met. However, in practice, taking into account the age of the minor, an arrest decision should not be made for crimes that fall outside the remit of the juvenile criminal court.

Prohibition of arrest means that the child who is dragged into a crime, regardless of the nature of the crime or the circumstances, cannot be arrested in any way by the court. an arrest decision cannot be made for children who have not reached the age of 15 for their actions that require a prison sentence that does not exceed the upper limit of five years (Article 21 of the Child Protection Law.)

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